Getting+Started

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You’ll also need a pcard to acquire content for your device. The place to go to begin that process is: []. Your limits are $250 for a single purchase and no more than $500.00 a month. Exceptions can be made with approval – a middle school just ordered six Kindles and we upped the limit for the one time purchase. ======

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The first one is the Kindle Touch and the second one is called a Kindle. Your purchase has to be the Kindle without the “special offers”. We’ve purchased a Kindle with “special offers” for use here in Central Office and while the ads aren’t inappropriate, there are just way too many ads for us to even consider putting one in a student’s hand. ======

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You should also purchase a cover for each device and they come in many different colors, sizes and price points, so you’ll get to make your own choice. I have a cover that has an elastic band that holds it shut. I know that Thurmont Elementary purchased covers that zip shut. It’s more important to protect them when they’re being transported somewhere rather than while being used. When you pick the Kindle you want to order, you’ll see some options under “Add Kindle Accessories”. Two very good choices for covers are listed here. Also, if they suggest you order a power adapter, I’d buy at least one for every 2/3 Kindles. Kindles can be charged while connected to a computer via a USB cable, but it will be a more efficient use of time, if they’re plugged into the wall. I’m ok if you buy one for each device, but that’s your call. I would not send home a Kindle with the cord at all. The charged Kindle should last for the period of time you want a student to have the device. Also, there is no need to buy the warranty. Linganore feels that it was a waste of their money. ======